I’m glad I moved to... High Littleton, Somerset

James Tawton, 30, ad manager, Kirstie Boyd, 28, and Evie, 4 months

What did you buy and how much was it? A 19th-century end-of-terrace miner's cottage that needed extensive building and updating. It cost £159,950 and has three bedrooms, an extension and two open fireplaces

Why High Littleton? We wanted to be near greenery, but I couldn't sacrifice my job to do it. It's far enough out to offer the tranquillity of the countryside, but not so far as to make living awkward

What do you like the most? The house is packed with character; there isn't a right angle in the whole place. People in the village are friendly and seem genuinely pleased to see you. Seeing fields out of the windows and not worrying about being broken into are bonuses

Any drawbacks? Transport. I'm more than 10 miles from work and have to drive everywhere. There's